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Focus on Quality when Building your Rocky Point Dream Home

By Joseph Sanchez
President, Rocky Point Home Builders

Building your dream home in Puerto Peñasco aka Rocky Point is an important decision and you want to make sure that the quality of the home is given as much attention as to the price to construct the home. Materials are the most important aspect of any construction project, so consumers should demand the best quality to ensure long lasting satisfaction but all too often the focus tends to be only about price. If price is your only concern and not so much quality then buyer beware, because it can turn your dream home into a nightmare for years to come. Here are some quality issues to focus on when building your dream home in Mexico.

CONCRETE

Concrete is one of the most important components of most construction projects here in Puerto Peñasco but whether you are building a driveway, setting fence posts, or placing a foundation for a home, it is important that you or the contractor uses the best concrete product available according to the job you are doing.

Concrete mix has many different types, strengths, and compositions and it is important that you or the contractor choose the correct strength according to the project application. Concrete strength is determined by Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) and range from 2500 PSI up to 5000 PSI. For example, 2500 PSI concrete is typically used for driveways, walkways and floor slabs. At the top end of the scale, 5000 PSI would be used for specialized construction projects with commercial applications. Whatever project you are working on, it is important to ensure that your contractor uses the correct strength of concrete needed for your project application to ensure a high quality and long-lasting finish.

WINDOWS

The sustainable material for windows here are aluminum framed because aluminum is three times stronger than vinyl window frames and withstands the heat, salt and sand environment.

rocky point home builders — If you are considering building your dream home now is the time to make your move because prices are slowly rising in 2017 but and when the terminal is completed prices are expected to spike due to the influx of tourism and new demand.

When installing your windows make sure the aluminum frames are rated for marine conditions. This is very important because windows not rated for marine environments will lead to corrosion and rust. Make sure your builder is installing aluminum windows grade 5052 or 5083 or they will corrode very quickly. These grades, for the most part, have additional chromium and manganese to help protect them from corrosive marine conditions and are the highest quality available.

ELECTRIC INSTALLATION

One of the major causes of deadly house fires here in Puerto Peñasco is faulty electric installations. If you are building a new home, you must ensure contractors are not installing cheap wiring. A proper installation will reduce your energy costs by increasing the overall efficiency of the system and will ensure the safety of your home.

A proper electrical installation will reduce your energy costs by increasing the overall efficiency of the system and will ensure the safety of your home.

The worse the wiring installation looks inside the panel, the less likely the installation was completed correctly by a professional electrical contractor. An electrical panel installation should be clean, neat and orderly and not like a bowl of spaghetti as we sometimes witness out in the field. Open your panel and if it is not neat and orderly then we recommend contacting an electrical contractor for an inspection immediately.

WATER SYSTEM DESIGN

Your home’s potable water system is an important aspect of your home’s design that ensures you have adequate water pressure to all your fixtures while maintaining an emergency supply of water in case of any shortages.

Having adequate water pressure at all your fixtures is an important quality and most will agree that taking a shower with little or no water pressure coming from the fixture is frustrating. To ensure your home has adequate water pressure it is necessary to install a water pressure boosting system that consists of a pump, a bladder-type pressure tank and a cistern. The addition on the water boosting system will boost your home’s pressure to 40 to 60 PSI leaving you enough pressure to take a shower, wash clothes and water the flowers all at the same time.

Another important aspect of this design is incorporating a cistern tank or well. The use of a cistern is an important element of this design because it protects the home from any unwanted water outages giving the homeowner a two to three-week supply of water during any water shortages in the city.

About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

Three Reasons to Invest in Puerto Peñasco Today!

By Joseph Sanchez
President, Rocky Point Home Builders

There has never been a better time to invest in Puerto Peñasco and if you are sitting on the fence wondering where to retire or if you should invest in a vacation property then this article will give you three good reasons why you should jump off that fence as quickly as possible and take advantage of the buyer’s market here in Rocky Point.

REASON #1: CRUISE TERMINAL COMPLETION
The long-awaited completion of the cruise terminal that will soon bring the world’s cruise ships to the shores of Puerto Peñasco got a boost of great news back in June when Ariz. Gov. Doug Ducey and Sonora State Gov. Claudia Pavlovich had a meeting to discuss the project and created a memorandum of understanding that askes the Mexican government to contribute the remaining funds for the completion of the cruise port and allow firms in Arizona to service the cruise ships docking at Puerto Peñasco. Currently, the port is about 50% complete, and construction on terminal can now be expected to resume given the recent meeting. The bottom line is that the Sonoran government expects to begin docking cruise ships at Rocky Point in 2019.

It is expected that when the terminal opens that prices for condos, existing homes and vacant land will all spike in price due to the new influx of tourism and demand. Currently in 2017, prices for vacant land, existing homes and condos are all on the rise and are moving up to 2008 levels before the real estate crash. With the addition of the cruise port you can imagine the impact it will have on real estate.

REASON #2: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
Most of us have experienced an opportunity to invest in the past but for whatever reason we didn’t but now given hindsight that investment could have funded our retirements today. For example, if you bought $10,000 of Apple Stock just ten years ago that investment would be work approximately $700,000 today or 70 times what you paid for it.

Well the good news is purchasing real estate in Puerto Peñasco is your next investment opportunity because you are buying low which is key and it’s one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Mexico. Back in the early 2000s, you needed three partners just to afford a two-bedroom condo because prices shot so high it was nearly impossible to afford that two-bedroom condo on your own. Then 2008 came and prices bottomed out to historic lows and today they remain close to those levels but they are slowly ticking up again. The point is don’t be left behind on this next opportunity because prices are steadily increasing and when the cruise terminal does open it will be comparable to owning that Apple stock ten years ago!

REASON #3: GREAT DEALS ON LAND!
Whether you are looking to buy an oceanfront lot to build your dream home, or buying an existing home or condo there are many deals available and I recommend working with one of our many real estate professionals who will find you exactly what you desire. Beach front lots in Las Conchas start at $199,000 and if you choose a lot with a short walk to the beach prices start as low as $19,000 and with the average cost is $25,000 plus closing costs. Other communities to consider are west of the city such as Playa Dorado, Playa Encanto and La Joya which also offer pristine beaches and excellent bargains on lots or near or on the water. The bottom line is whether you are considering building your dream home, purchasing a condo or an existing home prices are as low as they are going to go and now is the time to lock in the deal of a lifetime!

Boosting your Home’s Water Pressure in Puerto Peñasco

Tips for Boosting your Home’s Water Pressure in Puerto Peñasco

By Joseph Sanchez
President, Rocky Point Home Builders

Having adequate water pressure in Puerto Peñasco at all your fixtures is important and most will agree that taking a shower with little or no water pressure coming from the fixture is frustrating. To have proper pressure to all your fixtures your water system needs 40 to 60 pounds per square inch or PSI. The water supply from the city is typically 2-3 PSI, so this is not enough to sufficiently pressurize your home, especially if you live in a two-story home.

Workers excavate the soil in Puerto Peñasco in preparation for the installation of a large cistern for a new home in Las Conchas.

To ensure your home has adequate water pressure in Rocky Point it is necessary to install a water pressure boosting system that consists of a pump, a bladder-type pressure tank and a cistern. The way the system works is the pump pressurizes the pressure tank containing the air bladder, once pressure reaches the desired PSI., the pump shuts off and the air-filled bladder inside the tank will maintain the pressure to the home. When somebody turns on a tap and the pressure falls, the pump will kick on only to bring the PSI back up to the desired level once again. This system is energy efficient because the bladder tank will maintain pressure to the home during times of low-flow demand allowing your pump to remain idle saving energy. When purchasing a pump, a ½ HP pump is sufficient to pressurize a single-story home and for a two story home purchase a 1 HP pump.

Another important aspect of this design is incorporating a cistern tank or well. The use of a cistern in Puerto Peñasco is an important element of this design because it protects the home from any unwanted water outages. We live in the Sonoran Desert and in any desert water is in short supply. That is why it is wise to have a cistern of water that serves as a back-up supply giving the homeowner a two to three week supply of water during any water shortages in the city. The sizes of cisterns installed are typically 1500 to 2500 gallons depending on the client. The cistern is installed underground with the city supply piped in and then piped out from the cistern to your pump. Inside the cistern there is a float switch that will turn on and turn off the city water supply according to demand and water level. Having an emergency supply of water is important thing to consider and not expensive to implement.

Pictured is a newly installed cistern in Puerto Peñasco that serves as a back-up supply of water during any water outages in the city.

If you are considering building a new home in Rocky Point this type of pressurized water system should be a mandatory feature included in your home design. For those with an existing home, this type of pressurized water system can be easily installed giving you the adequate water pressure you desire while maintaining an emergency supply of water. For questions about pressurized water systems or any other renovation questions feel free to email me at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com .

Insulation Options for your Rocky Point Home

by Joseph Sanchez
President, Rocky Point Home Builders

There are ways to insulate your existing or new home that will not break the bank and provide an improved level of energy efficiency. Insulating a home is a practical way to achieve energy efficiency but most homes constructed here in Puerto Peñasco typically do not incorporate any insulation because concrete block naturally offers a minimal level of R-protection (typically 2.5-3.0), insulation can be expensive for people building on a budget and although hot in the summer, Puerto Peñasco is pretty moderate during the winter so some people feel that they can get by without it. The three options below are all economical ways to insulate your existing or new home construction.

Perlite Foam

Perlite Foam is a loose-fill masonry insulation that is used to fill in the cores or tunnels of hollow masonry walls. Perlite is an inorganic mineral that has thermal properties and is the least expensive way to insulate your new construction home. This can be used only on new-home construction and cannot be retrofitted to an existing home. Perlite offers excellent fire resistant properties, is lightweight and does not require any special equipment or skills. You could expect an R value around 5-6 depending on the size of block you are using. Perlite Foam only adds about $3 sq. ft. to the overall construction price of the home. This option should be considered if you are building a new home. With the R-value of concrete block combined with the R-value of Perlite Foam, you could achieve a total R-value of 7.5-9 depending on the size of your concrete block.

Den Glass Exterior Insulation

Pictured is Den Glass Insulation an effective way to insulate the exterior walls of your home.

An effective way to insulate the home is to apply Den Glass Sheathing to the home’s exterior walls. Den Glass has excellent thermal properties while being air, water, mold and fire resistant. It can achieve an R-value of around 4.5 per inch of thickness used. This is a product is great for people who have an existing home because it can be retrofitted to an existing home. With the R-value of concrete block combined with the R-value of Den Glass, you could achieve a total R-value of 7.0-7.5 depending on the size of your block. Combine the Den Glass and Perlite Foam with the block and you are achieving an R-value of 12-13.5. Den glass can add $7 U.S.D per sq. ft. to the cost of constructing your home!

Conventional Insulation System

Of course you can also use the traditional means of insulating a home by erecting metals studs inside the home over the interior walls and inserting the type of insulation with the R-value you desire. Once your insulation is installed you would then install your sheet rock, tape, mud and sand the walls. This would achieve the best R-value but combined with the other two options your home would be highly energy efficient. Installing a conventional insulation system will add $12-$15 U.S.D. a sq. ft. to the construction of a home depending on level of R-value.

For more information about how you can insulate your home properly or about any other construction concerns feel free to contact me at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com or by phone at 815-553-2683.

About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations.

Design Your Dream Home with Rocky Point Home Builders

Rocky Point Home Builders is a Design/Build contractor meaning we take your project from conception to construction to completion. Our turn-key
design/construction process can have you in your home in as little as 8 weeks starting as low as $45 a sq ft.

We specialize in the design of your home and working one on one with our architect design team, we will design the home of your dreams according to your exact specifications.

Designing a home in Puerto Peñasco with Rocky Point Home Builders is inexpensive when you compare it to similar services in the United States. Our design packages include 4 renders of your home and a virtual tour of the outside of your home so you can see it before you build it!

Once your home is designed, we take your blueprints to city hall and get all the permits and signatures required to start construction of your home. We make the process easy for our customers by navigating the bureaucracy here on their behalf.
We always tell our customers the best part about constructing a home in Puerto Peñasco is the time you spend designing it. This is the part where you can dream and try to make everything a reality. Also designing your home gets the processed started so you are proactively working towards your goal.

R b2a1d394a0ed7827384289d7fd26aeec ocky Point Home Builders is located in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora Mexico and is the leader for home design and construction.
Their 2000 sq. ft. office located on Luis Encinas and Calle 24 houses their entire operation to include structural and mechanical engineers, architects, customer service reps and sales. Unlike their competitors, Rocky Point Home Builders does not use sub-contractors and directly employs all workers ensuring quality is to the highest standards using only the best materials. Call 815-553-2683 today or visit us online at http://www.rockypointhomebuilders.com